BEGINNERS OIL PAINTING: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Arts Council of Livingston Parish. An exercise in one- and two-point perspectives. Participants will have more than 20 pictures to choose from to paint. Patrons should bring supplies or purchase a set for $30. Registration required. $60 or $55 for ACLP members. (225) 664-1168.

YOUNG WRITERS CLUB: 5 p.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch. For youth ages 10 to 17, with the goal to write for both publication and performance. (225) 665-8118.

SPRING DREAMS PUPPET SHOW: 6 p.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch. An interactive puppet show featuring a toad who tries to become the next Easter Bunny. A spring-themed craft will follow.

CCA BANQUET: 6 p.m., Forrest Grove Plantation, Denham Springs. The Livingston Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association will host the event. $500 per table of eight, $65 per person, $35 for spouse and $25 for youth. The cost includes dinner, open bar and a one-year CCA membership. (225) 952-9200.